Heuer Carrera Chronograph Cal. 12 Ref. 110.573 with Rare “Automatic” Box 1961 Rare and cool and one

Rare and cool and one of our favourites – what more encouragement do you need

You can read more about this incredible watch and the history of Eberhard split chronographs here

the Air-King is certainly a watch worthy of your attention

This fine chronograph comes as a full kit

The blue dial is fantastic and the hands are a nice match in colour

Heuer Carrera Chronograph Cal. 12 Ref. 110.573 with Rare “Automatic” Box 1961 Rare and cool and oneIt is a well known story that in 1969, three automatic chronograph calibers were introduced: the Zenith "El Primero," Seiko's Caliber 6139, and, last but not least, the joint venture between Breitling, Heuer, Bren, and Hamilton, which produced the Caliber 11. These Caliber 11 movements were used in the Heuer Monaco, Carrera, and Autavia chronograph lines. Shortly after, these movements were improved to the Caliber 12, and that's exactly what we have